1966 FORD GALAXIE Information Specifications Resources Pictures

1966 Ford Galaxie

1966 Ford Galaxie

With 462 pounds/feet of torque and a 7 liter 428 cubic inch engine, Ford invented something out of this Galaxie in 1966. As quick as lightning without the thunder. It moves- but it moves like mist over a millpond, smoothly, quietly, effortlessly!

It stops, too! Power disc brakes up front are standard. So are bucket seats. The V-8 comes in just one size, with a 4-barrel carburetor and the beefy bottom end that is the heritage of Fords tremendous competition program. But the lifters are hydraulic for silence' sake and even the dual exhausts are very discreet. You get your choice of convertible or two-door hardtop, four-on-the-floor or Cruise-O-Matic... and just about any other added pleasure Ford makes, including air conditioning. You'll have to decide whether it's a cool hot car or a hot cool car.

1966 Ford Galaxie Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Galaxie 500 Six-Cyl Series
V	54A	4 Dr Sedan	$2,658	3,456 lbs	171,886*
V	57B	4 Dr Fastback Sedan	$2,743	3,526 lbs	54,886*
V	63B	2 Dr Fastback Coupe	$2,685	3,437 lbs	198,532*
V	76A	2 Dr Convertible	$2,914	3,633 lbs	27,454*
Galaxie 500 V-8 Series
N/A	54A	4 Dr Sedan	$2,784	3,500 lbs	171,886*
N/A	57B	4 Dr Fastback Sedan	$2,869	3,570 lbs	54,886*
N/A	63B	2 Dr Fastback Coupe	$2,791	3,481 lbs	198,532*
N/A	76A	2 Dr Convertible	$3,041	3,677 lbs	27,454*
Galaxie 500 XL Series
N/A	63C	2 Dr Fastback	$3,208	3,616 lbs	25,715
N/A	76B	2 Dr Convertible	$3,456	3,761 lbs	6,360
Galaxie 500 7-Litre Series
Q	63A	2 Dr Fastback	$3,596	3,914 lbs	8,705
Q	76B	2 Dr Convertible	$3,844	4,059 lbs	2,368
Galaxie 500 LTD Series
N/A	57F	4 Dr Hardtop Sedan	$3,278	3,649 lbs	69,400
N/A	63F	2 Dr Fastback	$3,201	3,601 lbs	31,696
Station Wagon Six-Cyl Series
V	71D	4 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P	$2,793	3,919 lbs	33,306*
V	71B	4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P	$2,882	3,934 lbs	55,616*
V	71C	4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P	$2,999	3,975 lbs	36,633*
V	71E	4 Dr Country Squire - 6P	$3,182	4,004 lbs	27,645*
V	71A	4 Dr Country Squire - 9P	$3,265	4,018 lbs	47,953*
Station Wagon V8 Series
N/A	71D	4 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P	$2,900	3,963 lbs	33,306*
N/A	71B	4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P	$2,989	3,978 lbs	55,616*
N/A	71C	4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P	$3,105	4,019 lbs	36,633*
N/A	71E	4 Dr Country Squire - 6P	$3,289	4,048 lbs	27,645*
N/A	71A	4 Dr Country Squire - 9P	$3,372	4,062 lbs	47,953*

Notes:

Total series output was 452,758 units including ALL Galaxie 500 6-cylinders and V8s. Ford did not have a breakdown for individual models and their engine size.
Total series output was 201,153 units including ALL Galaxie Station Wagon 6-cylinders and V8s. Ford did not have a breakdown for individual models and their engine size.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Galaxie	119 in	210 in	-	-	-	7.35 x 15
Galaxie Station Wagon	113 in	210.9 in	-	-	-	8.45 x 15

Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)

Location: stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield. On lock face of left front door.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1960

1 = 1961

2 = 1962

3 = 1963

4 = 1964

5 = 1965

6 = 1966

7 = 1967

8 = 1968

9 = 1969

Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta	L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville	N = Norfolk
C = Ontario	P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas	R = San Jose
E = Mahwah	S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn	T = Metuchen
G = Chicago	U = Louisville
H = Lorain	W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles	Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City	Z = St. Louis

Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop	51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback	52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible	53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan	54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan	55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon	56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)	57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)	58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)	60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)	61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop	62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan	63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon	64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)	65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)	66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)	70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)	71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)	72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
38 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)	73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)
40 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 XL)	74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)
41 = Fairlane Convertible (500 XL)	75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)
42 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 GT)	76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)
43 = Fairlane Convertible (500 GT)	76 = Fairlane Convertible
47 = Fairlane Ranchero	83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
48 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)	84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
49 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)	87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)

Fifth Symbol - Engine
A = 8-289	Q = 8-427
B = 6-240	R = 8-427
C = 8-289	S = 8-390
E = 6-240	T = 6-200
F = 8-260	U = 6-170
J = 8-302	V = 6-240
K = 8-289	W = 8-427
L = 8-221	X = 8-352
M = 8-390	Y = 8-390
N = 8-429	Z = 8-390
P = 8-428

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Starting at 100001
Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
5	4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6	4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
T	Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)
U	C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W	C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
Y	Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)
Z	C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)

1966 Ford Axle Codes

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio
1	A	3.00
2	B	2.83
3	C	3.20
4	D	3.25
5	E	3.50
6	F	2.80
8	H	3.89
9	I	4.11

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Raven Black Lucite® Code - 88 Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005		Q - Brittany Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4485L Duco® Code - 4485 Dulux® Code - 181-96928
B - Sundust Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4739L Duco® Code - 4739 Dulux® Code - 181-97778		R - Ivy Green Lucite® Code - 4611L Duco® Code - 4611 Dulux® Code - 181-97327
E - Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code -4280 Duco® Code - 4280 Dulux® Code - 181-95602		T - Candyapple Red Lucite® Code - 4737LH Duco® Code - 4737H Dulux® Code - 93-97902M
F - Arcadian Blue Lucite® Code - 4070L Duco® Code - 4070 Dulux® Code - 93-94122		U - Tahoe Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4297L Duco® Code - 4297 Dulux® Code - 181-17008
G - Sapphire Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4735L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97774		V - Emberglo Lucite® Code - 4700LH Duco® Code - 4700H Dulux® Code - 181-97770H
H - Sahara Beige L Lucite® Code - 4740L Duco® Code - 4740 Dulux® Code - 93-97779		X - Vintage Burgundy Lucite® Code - 4490LM Duco® Code - 4490H Dulux® Code - 181-96933H
K - Nightmist BLue Lucite® Code - 4734LH Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97773		Y - Silver Blue Lucite® Code - 4692L Duco® Code - 4692 Dulux® Code - 181-97547
L - Honeydew Yellow (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4743L Duco® Code - 4743 Dulux® Code - 93-97782		Z - Sauterne Gold Lucite® Code - 4742L Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 181-97781
M - Wimbledon White Lucite® Code - 4780L Duco® Code - 4780 Dulux® Code - 93-96923		2 - Mariner Turquoise (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4436L Duco® Code - 4436 Dulux® Code - 181-97775
N - Diamond Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 2770L Duco® Code - 2770 Dulux® Code - 93-830203H		4 - Silver Frost Lucite® Code - 4733L Duco® Code - 4733 Dulux® Code - 181-97772
O - Silver Rose (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4744L Duco® Code - 4744 Dulux® Code - 181-97783		5 - Signal Flare Red (Mustang only) Lucite® Code - 4741LH Duco® Code - 4741 Dulux® Code - 93-97905
P - Antique Bronze Lucite® Code - 4738L Duco® Code - 4738 Dulux® Code - 181-97777		8 - Springtime Yellow Lucite® Code - 4699L Duco® Code - 4699 Dulux® Code - 93-97769
NOTE: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination YM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Silver Blue and the roof area in Wimbledon White.) Paint code for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left front door.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
White Lucite® Code - 9138L (semi-gloss)		Light Ivy Gold Lucite® Code - 9266LH (semi-gloss)
Parchment Lucite® Code - 9263L (semi-gloss)		Medium Ivy Gold Lucite® Code - 9136LH (semi-gloss)
Palomino (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9134L (semi-gloss)		Medium Green Lucite® Code - 9093LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Palomino Lucite® Code - 9137LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Green (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9267LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Beige Lucite® Code - 9051LH (semi-gloss)		Light Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9144LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Beige (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9155L (semi-gloss)		Medium Aqua Lucite® Code - 9154LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Emberglo Lucite® Code - 9260LM (semi-gloss)		Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 9153LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Emberglo Lucite® Code - 9259LM (semi-gloss)		Light Blue Lucite® Code - 9147LH (semi-gloss)
Light Silver Lucite® Code - 9265L (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue Lucite® Code - 9135LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Silver Lucite® Code - 9264LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 9152LH (semi-gloss)
Light Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9143LH (semi-gloss)		Red Lucite® Code - 9262LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Silver MInk (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9151LH (semi-gloss)		Burgundy Lucite® Code - 9261LM (semi-gloss)
Dark Silver Mink (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 9150LH (semi-gloss)		Black Lucite® Code - 88 (semi-gloss)
NOTE: To obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately 1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.